At the center of the giant snake, Dugu Bo braced himself on one knee, gasping for breath. His aura was incredibly weak.
He looked as though he might pass out at any moment.
Pfft—!
Clutching his chest, Dugu Bo suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.
He looked at Wolf Marshal, who stood before him holding the Sand King Wolf Claw Staff, imposing and dignified, and struggled to ask, "W-Who exactly are you people?!"
"My name is Canglang Douluo. Remember it." Jun Hao wiped the Sand King Wolf Claw Staff in his hand and spoke coolly.
Hearing this, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo murmured in confusion:
"Canglang Douluo..."
"Since when has the continent had such a powerful Titled Douluo?"
Though he'd spoken softly, Jun Hao still heard him clearly.
Jun Hao gave a derisive laugh and shook his head. "Could it be that I'm not too strong, but you're too weak?"
At these words, Dugu Bo's face darkened, and he froze in place.
Jun Hao, however, paid no attention to Dugu Bo, who stood rooted to the spot, and continued:
"Such a treasure trove belongs to those strong enough to claim it. You can't protect it."
"Leave now, and I'll spare your life."
Dugu Bo opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
The fact that his opponent was willing to let him go was already an act of great kindness.
If he kept making trouble, then given Jun Hao's forceful nature, he might truly lose his life.
But looking at the Ice and Fire Spring Eye before him, Dugu Bo was deeply unwilling to give it up.
After all, this was a precious treasure capable of suppressing the poison within his body.
Perhaps the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye could even cure the poison in him.
He was truly reluctant to simply hand it over.
Just then, the Heavenly Screen in the Sky Dome changed once more.
[Combat Strength Ranking, Fourteenth Place: Zhenyue Douluo Yuezhong] [Affiliation: Bright Realm] [Martial Soul: Earth Tiger Armor] [Level: Level 98 Assault Type Super Douluo] [Evaluation: Zhenyue Douluo Yuezhong, Hall Master of the Earth Element Hall in the Bright Realm, wields the Earth Tiger Armor Martial Soul and commands the Earth Element Power between heaven and earth. As long as his feet stand upon the ground, he can draw an endless supply of energy, and his jumping ability is astonishing. He is a true king of the earth. Unfortunately, Yuezhong has yet to comprehend the Earth Tiger Armor's profound quality of bearing all things, and has not yet transformed into a true king of the earth. Hence, he ranks fourteenth.] [Reward: Soul Power Increased by One Level, all Soul Ring Lifespans increased by 6,500 years, one share of insight into the earth, one 70,000-year Right Leg Soul Bone]
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[Combat Strength Ranking, Thirteenth Place: Jin'e Douluo] [Affiliation: Spirit Hall] [Martial Soul: Golden Crocodile King] [Level: Level 98 Assault Type Super Douluo] [Evaluation: As the Second Worship of Spirit Hall, Jin'e Douluo's strength is second only to Great Offering Qian Daoliu within the entire Worship Hall. Having spent decades immersed in the world of Titled Douluos, his strength is incredibly formidable. His Golden Crocodile King Martial Soul is a top-tier Beast Martial Soul, in no way inferior to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. Its attacks are astonishing, and its defense is equally terrifying. Hence, he ranks thirteenth.] [Reward: Soul Power Increased by One Level, all Soul Ring Lifespans increased by 7,000 years, increased attack and defense for the Golden Crocodile King Martial Soul, one 75,000-year Right Arm Soul Bone]
"Heh, I didn't expect Yuezhong's strength to surpass mine."
Dong Sen, who had been examining the Immortal Grass within the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, was also startled by the commotion in the Sky Dome.
When he saw that Yuezhong had made the ranking, he couldn't help shaking his head helplessly.
He couldn't resist cursing, "Damn it!"
"Whenever I asked, every one of you said your strength hadn't improved."
"And now that the Heavenly Screen has appeared, I'm in last place among the five!"
"You guys really hid your strength well! You're a bunch of sneaky dogs!"
Hearing this, Jun Hao turned his head at once, showing a wide, toothy grin, and said, "Hehe, Dong Sen Hall Master, you're already very strong."
"Unlike me. I couldn't even squeeze onto the bottom of the Combat Strength Ranking."
As he spoke, he glanced up at the Heavenly Screen and remarked with a hint of emotion:
"Still, the fact that the Worships of Spirit Hall can rank above Hall Master Yuezhong is truly nothing to scoff at."
Before Dong Sen could reply, Dugu Bo, who was quietly circulating his Soul Power to recover in the distance, heard Jun Hao's words.
He immediately leapt to his feet, disregarding his injuries.
His eyes burned as he stared straight at Jun Hao.
The sudden movement startled Jun Hao, but he quickly reacted.
He pointed the Sand King Wolf Claw Staff in his hand directly at the agitated Dugu Bo.
"Are you planning to trade a few blows with me after all?"
At this, Dugu Bo glanced at the terrifying Purple Gold Claw Staff. His face went pale, and he shook his head repeatedly.
Just as Jun Hao was wondering what was going on, Dugu Bo turned his burning gaze toward Dong Sen.
His voice trembled with excitement as he asked, "Canglang Douluo, you—you just called him what?!"
Jun Hao raised an eyebrow, unable to figure out what Dugu Bo was up to.
When Jun Hao didn't answer, Dugu Bo simply ignored everyone else.
Limping and unsteady on his feet, he headed toward Dong Sen.
Seeing this, Jun Hao furrowed his brow.
He gripped the Sand King Wolf Claw Staff, ready to strike Dugu Bo again.
But Dong Sen reached out and patted his shoulder, shaking his head.
Then he stepped forward and stood before Dugu Bo, quietly watching as he slowly approached.
Dugu Bo stood trembling before Dong Sen, sensing the unfathomable aura radiating from the man before him.
His expression was utterly shaken.
He immediately cupped his hands and bowed respectfully. "M-May I ask if you are Senior Cang Xiao Douluo of the Bright Realm, Dong Sen?"
Dong Sen chuckled and nodded. "What do you want with me?"
At this, Dugu Bo grew even more excited. "I beg you to save me!"
Dong Sen raised an eyebrow, then smiled faintly. "You want me to remove the poison that has built up inside you?"
Dugu Bo nodded repeatedly. "You see right through me, Senior! You see right through me!"
"This junior is willing to offer the entire Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye as a gift and join the Bright Realm."
"I only ask that you save me!"
Jun Hao listened with his arms crossed, then couldn't help giving a derisive laugh. "Heh, even if you don't give it to us, we can still get it!"
Just as Dugu Bo was looking awkward, Dong Sen patted Jun Hao on the shoulder, signaling him to say no more.
Hope had seemed so close.
But in the next moment, Dong Sen's words plunged Dugu Bo back into despair.
"I can remove the poison that has accumulated inside you."
"But that would only treat the symptoms, not the root cause."
"The poison within you comes from your Martial Soul. Even if I cleared it this time, it would return as time passed."
Dong Sen shook his head gently and spoke in a calm voice.
But seeing Dugu Bo's despairing expression, he continued, "I could also remove the poison from your Martial Soul, but..."
"I remember that you built your reputation on your Poison Skill, didn't you?"
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